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updated 16 days ago

Circana Sustainability Profile

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Circana, formerly known as IRI, is a leading data and analytics company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, Circana has established itself as a key player in the market research industry, specialising in consumer insights and retail analytics. With a strong presence across North America and Europe, the company provides innovative solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions. Circana's core offerings include advanced analytics, market measurement, and consumer behaviour insights, all designed to enhance strategic planning and drive growth. The company's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise, positioning it as a trusted partner for brands and retailers alike. Notably, Circana has achieved significant milestones in data integration and predictive analytics, solidifying its reputation as a market leader in the ever-evolving landscape of consumer insights.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Circana's score of 29 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Circana's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Circana reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,812,000 kg CO2e, comprising 381,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically related to business travel. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. All emissions data is sourced directly from Circana, LLC, with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. Circana's commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, although further details on specific reduction strategies or targets are currently unavailable.

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2022
Scope 1
381,000
Scope 2
951,000
Scope 3
480,000

How Carbon Intensive is Circana's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Circana's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Circana's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Circana is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Circana's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 26% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Business Travel
100%

Circana's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Circana has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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